When it comes to roofs, one size does not fit all. Although there are standard practices in the roofing industry, there is no one way to build a roof. The materials, design, construction, and structural support needed for a roof varies as much as buildings do. This is why it Read more…
Many building owners are worried about the new ordinance that mandates cool roofs, but your building may not even have to comply with the new law depending on a variety of factors. Of course, having a cool roof, green roof, or solar panels on your building will give you a Read more…
The Green Roof Initiative, which Denver citizens voted for in November of 2017, would have required all new and existing buildings over 25,000 square feet to install a green roof. But the current law that was approved by City Council in October of 2018 focuses much more on cool roofs Read more…
The new Denver Green Building Law has a significant focus on cool roofs (in fact, they are mandated for all new and existing buildings in Denver). But it wasn’t always meant to be that way. The original ordinance, which Denver citizens voted for in November of 2017, would have required Read more…
In November 2017, voters passed the Green Roof Initiative that requires large buildings to install green roofs or solar. It is important to understand the motivation behind this passing. Although, we do not know that exact reason everyone voted for this, we know the main ideas behind the messaging of Read more…